US Bridges

Ash Creek Ranch RD over South Fork Ash Creek

Fair

Graham County, Arizona · 2.25KM N of BIA 8 · Structure no. 0000H58616B0843

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

Ash Creek Ranch RD over South Fork Ash Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ash Creek Ranch RD over South Fork Ash Creek in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesAsh Creek Ranch RD
CrossesSouth Fork Ash Creek
Location2.25KM N of BIA 8
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.36239, -110.02756
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ash Creek Ranch RD over South Fork Ash Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash Creek Ranch RD over South Fork Ash Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Ash Creek Ranch RD over South Fork Ash Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ash Creek Ranch RD over South Fork Ash Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ash Creek Ranch RD over South Fork Ash Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.